Impact & Change Small Grants Pilot for Locally Led Influencing Initiatives

Published on July 20, 2026

Have an idea that can contribute to a more locally led #humanitarian system?
 
The Impact Change Small Grants Pilot is now open for Start Network local and national members, member consortia, hubs and hub-led initiatives
 
The Small Grants Pilot supports #locally_led initiatives that drive humanitarian system change through:
 
• Advocacy and policy engagement
 
• Research and evidence generation
 
• Communications and public engagement

📅Deadline: 16 August  
💰Amount available: up to £20,000. 

 

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